Priyanka Mitta, Jake DiFatta, Chase Mahler, Junjian Huang, Rachel Oser, Andrew John Gunn, Hope Wilson, Junaid Raja
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in pediatric patients is an uncommon but serious diagnosis that has an array of therapeutic options and challenges. An assessment of the existing literature on management of pediatric patients with VTE was conducted. The interventions reviewed include anticoagulation, thrombolysis, thrombectomy, inferior vena cava (IVC) filters, and venous stenting. For each intervention, a discussion of mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, and potential complications was performed...
May 3, 2024: Thrombosis Research